Inside Nold Ave Bar, warm amber lighting on the back bar

Est. Cleveland · A Neighborhood Joint

Don't judge us
by the outside.

From the curb she looks rough. Walk in anyway. You'll find cold beer, a working pool table, bartenders who remember your name, and the kind of crowd that makes a Tuesday feel like a Friday.

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Backlit bottles on the Nold Ave shelf

Our Story

A real bar, run
by real people.

Nold Ave isn't trying to be the next big thing. There's no signature cocktail program, no curated playlist, no reclaimed wood. Just a neighborhood bar that's been here, doing the work, pouring honest drinks at honest prices.

What we do have is JoJo and Momma Robin behind the bar, a pool table that's seen things, and regulars who'll save you a seat if you call ahead. The outside might need a coat of paint. The inside doesn't need a thing.

4.6
Google Stars
1
Pool Table
0
Pretension

The Vibe

What you'll find once you're in.

Six small things that add up to one good night.

01 · On Tap

Cold Beer

Domestic. Imported. Whatever you drink, it's cold and it's poured right.

02 · Always Open

Pool Table

Quarters on the rail. Loser racks. Nobody's hustling — but watch out for the regulars.

03 · Behind the Bar

JoJo & Momma Robin

The reason people come back. They'll remember your drink before they remember your name.

04 · House Rule

No Drama

Come for a quiet one. Come for a loud one. Either way, you're welcome here.

05 · Local

Neighborhood First

We're not a destination. We're your spot — even if it's your first time in.

06 · The Promise

Honest Pours

Stiff drinks, fair prices. No twelve-dollar 'craft' anything unless you really want it.

The Word On The Street

4.6 stars. All earned.

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Way better on the inside than the outside would have you believe. Cold beer, friendly staff, and a pool table.
Zach P.
Google Review
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JoJo and Momma Robin are the best. This is my neighborhood bar and I wouldn't trade it for anywhere else in Cleveland.
Local Regular
Google Review
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Don't let the exterior fool you. Walked in for one and stayed for four. The kind of place you tell your friends about.
First-Timer
Google Review
Pool table at Nold Ave Bar under amber lamplight

Find Us

Pull up a stool.
Stay a while.

Address
Nold Avenue
Cleveland, OH
Hours
  • Mon — Thu4pm — 2am
  • Fri — Sat2pm — 2:30am
  • Sunday2pm — Midnight
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Last Call

The door's open.
The lights are low.

Don't wait for an occasion. Tuesday counts.